scholarly journals The first report of Morishitium vagum (Trematoda: Cyclocoelidae) in Turdus merula in Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kalani ◽  
F. Kalani ◽  
R. Faridnia ◽  
N. Pestechian ◽  
M. A. Mohaghegh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Morphometric Characters ◽  
First Report ◽  
Turdus Merula ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
North Of Iran ◽  
Whole Mounts ◽  
Common Blackbird

Abstract This paper describes a trematode isolated from the air sacs of a common blackbird (Turdus merula) by the authors in Qaemshahr city, Mazandaran province, north of Iran. The specimens were in the best form to make whole-mounts for species identification. The identified species was Morishitium vagum (Morishita 1924) Witenberg 1928, belonging to the family Cyclocoelidae Stossich 1902, according to morphologic and morphometric characters, as explained in references. This is the first report of a species belonging to the family Cyclocoelidae in Iran, and the first report of this type-species isolated from Turdus merula in the world.

On the Anatomy of the Trematode Petasiger exaeretus Dietz 1909, from the Intestine of Phalacrocorax Carbo

Parasitology ◽  
1934 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Davies
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Detailed Account ◽  
Serial Sections ◽  
Phalacrocorax Carbo ◽  
The Family ◽  
Whole Mounts

The genus Petasiger which belongs to the family Echinostomidae was proposed by Dietz in 1909, with Petasiger exaeretus as the type species. The description given by Dietz of this species is incomplete and it is proposed therefore to present below a more detailed account of the anatomy, based on an examination of whole mounts and serial sections. The material was obtained from the small intestine of cormorants shot on the coast of Cardigan Bay between Aberystwyth and Llanrhystyd. Five cormorants were shot in July, and of these two contained a large number of Petasiger exaeretus in the small intestine.

scholarly journals Morphology, Pathogenicity and Molecular Identification of Fusarium spp. Associated with Anise Seeds in Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snežana PAVLOVIC ◽  
Danijela RISTIC ◽  
Ivan VUCUROVIC ◽  
Miloš STEVANOVIC ◽  
Saša STOJANOVIC ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Molecular Identification ◽  
Fusarium Species ◽  
Fusarium Spp ◽  
First Report ◽  
Pimpinella Anisum ◽  
Health Inspection ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World

Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) is an important medicinal spice plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. Anise seeds are rich in essential oils and this is a reason why anise production in Serbia has increased over the last decade. During a routine health inspection on anise seeds collected from three localities in the province of Vojvodina (Mošorin, Veliki Radinci and Ostojićevo) during 2012 and 2013, it was found out that Fusarium spp. were a commonly observed fungi. The presence of Fusarium fungion the seed samples ranged from 3.75-13.75%. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify the strains of Fusarium species present on anise seed samples as it is necessary that commercially used anise seeds are completely free of Fusarium. Based on morphological, microscopic characteristics and a molecular identification by sequencing of TEF gene, the presence of the following species was confirmed on the anise seeds: F. tricinctum, F. proliferatum, F. equiseti, F. oxysporum, F. sporotrichoides, F. incarnatum and F. verticillioides. According to our knowledge and research, this is the first report of F. tricinctum and F. sporotrichoides as pathogens on anise seeds in the world. All seven isolates of Fusarium species are pathogenic to the anise seedlings, while the most virulent species were F. oxysporum, F. tricinctum and F. incarnatum.

Checklist of the family Megalopodidae Latreille (Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea); a synthesis of its diversity and distribution

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4434 (2) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
GEOVANNI M. RODRÍGUEZ-MIRÓN
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Alphabetical Order ◽  
New Synonym ◽  
The Family ◽  
Biogeographic Region ◽  
The World ◽  
Ethiopian Region

A checklist of the Megalopodidae of the world is presented. A total of 582 species in 29 genera and 11 subgenera are recognized belonging to the three subfamilies. The subfamilies, genera, and species are listed in alphabetical order. For each species, synonymous names and the geographical distribution by country is provided. The most diversified subfamily is Megalopodinae with 480 species and 24 genera. The Neotropical biogeographic region has the highest diversity of Megalopodidae, followed by the Ethiopian region. The knowledge of Megalopodidae is limited, and is remarkably biased by country. A significant increase in geographic and taxonomic information is needed in order to fill these knowledge gaps. The following taxonomic and nomenclatural changes are proposed: 1) type species are designated for the genera Macrolopha Weise and Falsomegalopus Pic. 2) Zeugophora novobicolor Rodríguez-Mirón is proposed as new replacement name of Zeugophora bicolor. 3) The following taxa are reinstated in the genera Temnaspis: T. speciosus Baly, T. arida Westwood, and T. nigriceps Baly. 4) Falsotemnaspis luteimembris Pic is proposed as new synonym (= F. lacordairei (Westwood)). 5) The next new combinations are proposed: Macrolopha bicolor (Jacoby), M. carinata (Bryant), M. centromaculata (Jacoby), M. costatipennis (Pic), M. dollmani (Bryant), M. hargreavesi (Bryan), M. mashuana (Jacoby), M. murrayi (Baly), M. neavei (Bryant), M. nyassae (Bryant), M. suturalis (Clavareau), M. variabilis (Westwood), M. aeneipennis (Weise), M. notaticollis (Pic), M. parvula (Weswood), M. theresae (Pic), M. tricoloripes (Pic) and Falsotemnaspis lacordairei (Westwood). 

Further observations on Calliacantha Leadbeater (Choanoflagellata), with special reference to C. simplex sp. nov. from many parts of the world

1979 ◽  
Vol 204 (1156) ◽  
pp. 287-300 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Type Species ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The World ◽  
Functional Implications ◽  
Range Of Variation ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Whole Mounts

C. simplex is a new species with an unusually wide geographical range, occurring at sea temperatures as varied as 0°C under ice at Pt Barrow or – 1°C in arctic Canada, to 22°C on the equator at the Galapagos Islands. The morphology and range of variation are illustrated by means of light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy applied to dry whole mounts prepared in situ from freshly-gathered wild material. Among the diagnostic structural features, special interest attaches to the position of the anterior transverse costa which is located unusually far back in comparison with other members of the genus; it is also shown to be within and not outside the ring of four longitudinal costae building up the lorica chamber, although this feature can only be ascertained by scanning. The differences between this species and C. natans (type species of the genus) are shown to be greater and to involve more characters than could previously have been recog­nized, and some possible functional implications are discussed in a preliminary way.

scholarly journals The world Polleniidae (Diptera, Oestroidea): key to genera and checklist of species

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 971 ◽  
pp. 105-155
Author(s):  
Silvia Gisondi ◽  
Knut Rognes ◽  
Davide Badano ◽  
Thomas Pape ◽  
Pierfilippo Cerretti
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
World Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World

A key to the world genera and a checklist of the world species for the family Polleniidae, including distributions, are provided. The following taxonomic and nomenclatural changes are proposed: Nitellia hermoniella Lehrer, 2007 = Pollenia mediterranea Grunin, 1966, syn. nov., Pollenia bentalia Lehrer, 2007 = Pollenia semicinerea Villeneuve, 1911, syn. nov., Dasypoda angustifrons Jacentkovský, 1941 = Pollenia tenuiforceps Séguy, 1928, syn. nov.; Anthracomyza Malloch, 1928, resurrected name (monotypic; type species Anthracomyia atratula Malloch) is considered a valid name and tentatively assigned to Polleniidae, giving Anthracomyza atratula (Malloch, 1927) as a resurrected combination; Morinia crassitarsis (Villeneuve, 1936), stat. rev. is considered a valid species, and Micronitellia Enderlein, 1936, stat. nov. is considered an available name.

scholarly journals REVISION OF THE WORLD SPECIES OF ARADOPHAGINI (HYMENOPTERA: SCELIONIDAE)

1979 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 1089-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubomir Masner ◽  
Lars Huggert
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Type Species ◽  
South India ◽  
Taxonomic Position ◽  
World Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World

AbstractSeven species of Aradophagini are classified in three genera. Aradophagus Ashmead includes A. fasciatus (USA, Canada, Europe) A. pulchricornis n. sp. (Mexico, USA), and A. microps n. sp. (South India). Ladora n. gen. includes L. brunnea n. sp. (type-species: Morocco, Mallorca, Gambia), L. maura n. sp. (South Africa), and L. trjapitzini n. sp. (Central Asia). Abuko n. gen. with A. sarotes n. sp. (type-species: Gambia). The tribe Aradophagini is redefined and its taxonomic position in the family Scelionidae is discussed. Keys to genera and species of Aradophagini are given.

scholarly journals Grapevine Trunk Diseases Associated with Fungi from the Diaporthaceae Family in Croatian Vineyards / Identifikacija Vrsta Roda Fusarium Izoliranih S Plodova Jabuke Nakon Skladištenja

2012 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joško Kaliterna ◽  
Tihomir Miličević ◽  
Bogdan Cvjetković
Keyword(s):  
Dna Sequence ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
First Report ◽  
Phomopsis Viticola ◽  
Grapevine Trunk Diseases ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Trunk Diseases

AbstractGrapevine trunk diseases (GTD) have a variety of symptoms and causes. The latter include fungal species from the family Diaporthaceae. The aim of our study was to determine Diaporthaceae species present in the woody parts of grapevines sampled from 12 vine-growing coastal and continental areas of Croatia. The fungi were isolated from diseased wood, and cultures analysed for phenotype (morphology and pathogenicity) and DNA sequence (ITS1, 5.8S, ITS2). Most isolates were identified as Phomopsis viticola, followed by Diaporthe neotheicola and Diaporthe eres. This is the first report of Diaporthe eres as a pathogen on grapevine in the world, while for Diaporthe neotheicola this is the first report in Croatia. Pathogenicity trials confirmed Phomopsis viticola as a strong and Diaporthe neotheicola as a weak pathogen. Diaporthe eres turned out to be a moderate pathogen, which implies that the species could have a more important role in the aetiology of GTD.

An annotated checklist of the handsome fungus beetles of the world (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea: Endomychidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 1999 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. W. SHOCKLEY ◽  
K. W. TOMASZEWSKA ◽  
J. V. MCHUGH
Keyword(s):  
Type Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
Nomen Nudum ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Annotated Checklist ◽  
Subfamilial Classification

A worldwide checklist is provided for the family Endomychidae (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea). An updated subfamilial classification is presented, based on recent higher-level phylogenetic analyses and incorporating many recently described taxa. At present, Endomychidae contains 1782 valid species and subspecies in 130 genera organized into 12 subfamilies. Two new synonyms are recognized: Symbiotes latus Redtenbacher, 1849 = Symbiotes latus var. roberti Falcoz & Roman, 1930 syn. nov.; and Cholovocerida Belon, 1884 = Displotera Reitter, 1887b syn. nov. Two new combinations are proposed: Cholovocerida ecitonis (Wasmann, 1890) for Coluocera ecitonis Wasmann, 1890 comb. nov.; and Cholovocerida maderae (Wollaston, 1854) for Cholovocera maderae Wollaston, 1854 comb. nov. Loeblia ceylanica Dajoz, 1972a is here designated as the type species for Loeblia Dajoz, 1972a, and Rhymbus hemisphaericus Gerstaecker, 1858 is designated as the type species for Rhymbus Gerstaecker, 1858. Nomen nudum status is proposed for Mycetaea tafilaletica Smirnoff, 1957. Thirty-two species originally described under Corynomalus Chevrolat, 1836 and subsequently transferred to Amphix Laporte, 1840, have been returned to Corynomalus. Known fossil taxa are summarized.

scholarly journals The Amazon sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis (Siluriformes: Loricariidae), a new exotic species established in the Dominican Republic

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Patricia Torres-Pineda ◽  
Jonathan W. Armbruster
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Exotic Species ◽  
Inland Waters ◽  
Morphometric Characters ◽  
First Report ◽  
The Family

The correct identity and occurrence of the introduced armored catfish, locally known as “devil fish” or “pleco” in the Dominican Republic, is briefly described. Specimens were collected from six sites in the Dominican Republic. Several meristic and morphometric characters, as well as other external features including coloration, were examined. Results were compared with existing literature on fishes of the family Loricariidae. Examination revealed that specimens of the armored catfish, unofficially reported as Hypostomus plecostomus, actually belongs to the species Pterygoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau, 1855). It is inferred that this fish is established in Dominican inland waters, also the possibe occurrence of more than one species of Pterygoplichthys is discussed. This is the first report of this invasive species in the island of Hispaniola.

A taxonomic revision of Cheilodactylidae and Latridae (Centrarchiformes: Cirrhitoidei) using morphological and genomic characters

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4585 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
WILLIAM B. LUDT ◽  
CHRISTOPHER P. BURRIDGE ◽  
PROSANTA CHAKRABARTY
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Type Species ◽  
New Genus ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
African Species ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Taxonomic Confusion ◽  
Systematic Relationships

Systematic relationships within the Cirrhitoidei, a suborder of five closely related families, have been uncertain for over a century. This is particularly true in reference to the families Cheilodactylidae and Latridae, which have been revised numerous times over the past several decades. Species that have been included in these two families are found in temperate regions around the world, which has led to regionally-focused studies that have only exacerbated taxonomic confusion. Here we examine systematic relationships within the Cheilodactylidae and the Latridae using ultraconserved genomic elements with near complete taxonomic sampling, and place our results in the context of the Cirrhitoidei. Our results agree with previous findings suggesting that Cheilodactylidae is restricted to two South African species, with the type species of the family, Cheilodactylus fasciatus Lacépède, forming a clade with C. pixi Smith that together is more closely related to the Chironemidae than to other species historically associated with the genus. We also strongly resolve the relationships of species within the Latridae. As a result of our analyses we revise the taxonomy of Latridae, name a new genus, and re-elevate Chirodactylus and Morwong. 

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